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After crashing up to 41%, are these the best UK stocks to buy?

| Royston Wild

Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares have underperformed recently. This creates opportunities to find quality stocks to buy at…

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Will buying FTSE 250 stocks in 2026 make you richer?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 delivered a stunning total return above 12% last year. Can it continue to make investors wealthy in…

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After slumping last week, here’s a FTSE 100 value stock to consider!

| Royston Wild

Searching the FTSE 100 for timely investing opportunities? Royston Wild thinks Ashtead shares demand a close look following recent weakness.

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have risen more than two-thirds in value over the past year. But can the FSE 100 bank keep…

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2 of my favourite cheap growth stocks to consider in February!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the hottest growth stocks to buy today? Royston Wild reveals two of his favourite FTSE 250 stocks and…

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3 income stocks tipped to deliver spectacular passive income in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks into the dividend policy and financial outlook of three British income stocks that are forecast to grow…

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2 ISA-boosting stocks that still look cheap in February

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a couple of stocks that appear undervalued as we move into February. He believes they should…

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Could we be in a bubble? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane stands back from some investors' concerns about a possible AI stock bubble, to consider some relevant wisdom from…

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£15,000 invested in Greggs’ shares a year ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past years, Greggs' shares have lost close to a quarter of their value. What's going on -- and…

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£1,000 buys 947 shares in Lloyds Bank. But is this the best UK stock to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trading near £1, Lloyds' shares may not look like the value pick they once were. But could there still be…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in an ISA for a £4,000 monthly second income?

| James Beard

James Beard reveals a FTSE 100 dividend star in the financial sector that could help investors earn a four-figure monthly…

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No savings at 40? Here are 5 cheap shares to consider buying in February

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out some incredibly cheap shares on the FTSE 100, that he thinks could have huge recovery potential.…

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9% yield! Is this 1 of the UK’s best dividend stocks to buy in February?

| Stephen Wright

There’s a major debt refinancing on the way for NewRiver REIT. But could it still be one of the best…

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Up 204% in 5 years! Is this epic growth stock still one to consider?

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at a relatively unknown FTSE 100 growth stock that’s outperformed many of the more…

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Dividend Shares

Forget buy-to-let! Consider buying this cheap REIT instead

| James Beard

James Beard explains why he thinks this bargain FTSE 250 real estate investment trust (REIT) could do better than a…

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What’s going on with Tesla stock now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the most intriguing publicly listed companies after Tesla stock jumped…

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Thank goodness I didn’t buy these 2 UK stocks 1 year ago. Should I consider them today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at two brilliant UK stocks that suddenly find themselves at the sharp end of the artificial intelligence…

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£1,000 buys 543 shares in this red-hot UK defence stock that’s smashing BAE Systems

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems' shares tend to steal the spotlight when UK defence stocks are in focus. But this stock's been a…

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Up 34% in a month and still yielding 7%! Is this FTSE 250 stock suddenly a slam-dunk buy?

| Harvey Jones

After years in the wilderness there's finally some good news for this FTSE 250 struggler. Should investors be tempted by…

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Growth Shares

Is the FTSE 250’s biggest loser now the best undervalued stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a company that on the surface might appear to be undervalued, but explains why research is…

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This 7.5% dividend yield looks like a rare passive income opportunity to me

| James Beard

James Beard looks at why the dividend yield on this REIT’s so high despite it having excellent occupancy levels and…

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£10,000 invested in Microsoft stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Microsoft stock took a huge tumble after delivering its earnings for the second quarter, triggering wider panic across the tech…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million by 2036?

| Stephen Wright

Aiming for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA takes time. But once the power of compound interest gets…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top passive income stocks to buy in February and it said…

| Stephen Wright

When Stephen Wright asked AI for passive income ideas for February, some of the suggestions it came up with were…

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A 4.3% dividend yield and an 8.4 P/E ratio: should I consider buying this under-the-radar cheap stock?

| James Beard

With a dirt cheap P/E ratio and attractive yield, could this little-known stock offer long-term growth potential AND a generous…

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Up 100% in 3 months, this US stock may be undervalued by around 173%

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock has been good to Dr James Fox. He bought the shares at around $9 and they've since…

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As the FTSE 250 closes in on new highs, here are the stocks I’m buying in February

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines two FTSE 250 shares with genuine near-future growth prospects. Both are on his list of stocks to…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could boost passive income potential by 33%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the ability for investors to enhance passive income from dividend shares can increase when the…

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Investing Articles

Falling 26% in 5 years, is Taylor Wimpey one of the best stocks to consider buying now?

| James Beard

James Beard explains why he thinks one of the worst-performing FTSE 250 shares could be among the best stocks consider…

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Here’s why I’m not panicking about a stock market crash in February

| Harvey Jones

Judging by the volatile gold price, investors are getting nervous. So are we looking at a stock market crash? Harvey…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £31,700 pension income?

| James Beard

James Beard explains how a SIPP could be used to provide an income in retirement that’s over twice the State…

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Has the Tesco share price suddenly got boring?

| Harvey Jones

Nobody expects the Tesco share price to shoot the lights out, but it has put on a pretty decent show…

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3 penny shares tipped to soar in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If City analysts are right, these penny shares could be about to shoot higher. Might they be worth considering as…

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Prediction: in 1 year the skyrocketing HSBC share price could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the HSBC share price has been shooting for the stars lately, but the pace of growth has…

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Prediction: in just 12 months, 8.8%-yielding Taylor Wimpey shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has bought Taylor Wimpey shares on five occasions but they're still struggling to grow. At least he gets…

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Greggs shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have lost a quarter of their value during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 250 company rebound?…

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares still a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Muhammad Cheema

Since Rolls-Royce shares reached a bottom in 2022, they have delivered life-changing returns to many. Are they still a once-in-a-decade…

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Want to boost your retirement fund? Consider a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Investing in the stock market with a Stocks and Shares ISA can supercharge long-term wealth. Royston Wild explains the benefits…

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Seeking cheap stocks? Here are 2 of the best to ponder for February

| Royston Wild

Investors can still find tonnes of bargains on the London stock market. Royston Wild reveals two cheap stocks that could…

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The BP share price: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the BP share price is trading at similar levels to almost 10 years ago and has a…

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